Kahtoola
EXOspikes Footwear Traction for Winter Hiking & Running in Snow
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$73.95
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Overview
Low-profile footwear traction using 12 tungsten-carbide-tipped studs per foot set in a TPU frame on a stretch elastomer harness. Hikers and runners carry them for the mixed hardpack, patchy-ice, and bare-rock conditions where full MICROspikes are overkill and bare soles are sketchy.
Specs
- Brand
- Kahtoola
- Weight
- 208 g · 7.3 oz
- Type
- Stud-based traction: 12 tungsten-carbide-tipped TPU studs per foot
- Best for
- Hardpack snow, patchy ice, mixed bare-ground terrain
- Harness
- Stretch elastomer, sizes XS-XL
- Item Weight
- 10.4 ounces
- Material
- [tips] Tungsten carbide [steps] aluminum [lugs] TPU Traction Matrix [harness] elastomer
- Material Type
- [tips] Tungsten carbide [steps] aluminum [lugs] TPU Traction Matrix [harness] elastomer
Weight vs. category
This product7.3 oz
Category average7.9 oz
7% lighter than the category average.
Our verdict
Kahtoola EXOspikes Footwear Traction for Winter Hiking & Running in Snow is listed in the Traction (Spikes & Crampons) category. Its listed weight is 7% lighter than the category average. The manufacturer list price is $73.95.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$73.95